Senior Administration Officer - Mater Private Hospital

Job Description

Senior Administration Officer - Mater Private Hospital Apply now Job no: 502571Work type: PermanentLocation: South BrisbaneCategories: Administration About the role The Mater Private Administration Team has two excellent opportunities for enthusiastic Senior Administration Officers (ward clerks) to join the team. One role is based full time within Mater Children’s Private and the second role is full time based in Private Intensive Care Unit . These roles are full time (Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts). The purpose of this position is to provide exceptional administration support to the clinical area. The key accountabilities for the role include but are not limited to: Manage, organize and provide confidential administrative support to the department ensuring areas are efficiently managed, representing Mater with strong customer focus to staff, patients and visitors. Ability to respond competently in emergency situations, remaining calm and composed and to ‘think on your feet’. Perform administrative functions as required, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures working closely with the Nursing Unit Manager and Clinical Team. Ensure effective, accurate and timely communications with staff and clients, communicating with sensitivity and discretion. Provide accurate data entry using various network-based information systems to effectively manage patient admissions, discharges and transfers in a timely and accurate manner. Carry out other administration functions as directed by your Team Leader/Manager. Provide administrative assistance to other senior staff and others as requested. Exercise judgement where necessary to solve immediate problems in situations where precedents have not been set and procedures not defined. About you To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: High level of customer service, verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to provide efficient and effective administration support in a timely and organised manner. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and visitors. Accurate data entry skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office/Outlook. Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively within a busy, demanding and fast paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Mater Private Administration Services Team who provide exceptional care and service to our patients. Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals. We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay. Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging. Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education. Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams. Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other. Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport. Access to on-site, discounted parking. Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues. Applications close on Wednesday 12th March 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered. Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates. Advertised: 26 Feb 2025 E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 12 Mar 2025 E. Australia Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr